I received a letter from ING Direct; 111 Gordon Baker Rd., Toronto, Ontario, via the US Postal Service that I was a winner of $450, 000.00 Sweepstake and Lottery Draw held on October 1, 2008. Oh, how I wish it was true! I am a disabled housewife and mother of two girls, and since I just got out of the hospital on 11-18-2008, our expenses are high. As soon as I opened this letter I knew it was too good to be true! Enclosed is a very legitimate-looking check from a company entitled United Financial Systems, Inc. (California Trust Account) 23123 State Rd. 7 Ste 340 in Boca Raton, FL. It is banked on Bank of America for the amount of $4, 950.00. The letter informs me of my claim number, ticket number and requests that I pay a tax agent by the name of Bruce Matsumoto; 1944 Old Stage Dr, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The letter states its purpose is to assist me in paying a required $3, 900.00 for Non Resident Government Service Tax (GST) with the advance of $4, 950 in US funds. It also advises me to contact assigned claims agent, Linda Jones or Sean Hamilton at Tel: 1-778-551-1055. John Garfield (Promotions Manager) is the author of the letter. Fortunately, I have read other reports from individuals on the complaint that this is not an uncommon scam and am extremely grateful for the warnings that prevented me from falling prey to these people. $3, 900 removed from my bank account without the legit funds to cover would have devastated us for years to come. Thank you for having web sites like this one to protect the innocent. However, I am greatly concerned for others who may fall prey to these cruel and fraudulent scams. Can nothing be done to stop this? They used the mail for this scam, so shouldn't the postal service crack down on them? Obviously others are falling for this scam for these people are making money, otherwise it would not continue. Thank you, again, for every one who helps with canada-complaints.com, and may you all have a blessed Holiday season.
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